Meal International ⭐ Medium

Melt-in-Mouth Braised Beef Short Ribs

Name: Melt-in-Mouth Braised Beef Short Ribs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 English-cut bone-in beef short ribs; 1 yellow onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery ribs (chopped); 3 cups rich beef bone broth; 2 tbsp tomato paste; Fresh rosemary, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves; Creamy polenta or mashed potatoes for serving

Bone-in beef short ribs slow-braised in a rich reduction of beef stock, aromatics, and fresh herbs until fall-off-the-bone succulent.

Ingredients

4 English-cut bone-in beef short ribs
1 yellow onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery ribs (chopped)
3 cups rich beef bone broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
Fresh rosemary, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves
Creamy polenta or mashed potatoes for serving

Instructions

Season short ribs heavily with salt and pepper; sear on all sides until deeply caramelized.
Sauté mirepoix vegetables with tomato paste in pan drippings.
Add beef broth and fresh herbs, return ribs to Dutch oven (submerged half-way).
Cover and braise at 325°F (165°C) for 2.5 – 3 hours until completely fork-tender.
Strain braising liquid, reduce to a glossy glaze, and spoon over ribs.

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

Season short ribs heavily with salt and pepper; sear on all sides until deeply caramelized.
Sauté mirepoix vegetables with tomato paste in pan drippings.
Add beef broth and fresh herbs, return ribs to Dutch oven (submerged half-way).
Cover and braise at 325°F (165°C) for 2.5 - 3 hours until completely fork-tender.
Strain braising liquid, reduce to a glossy glaze, and spoon over ribs.

💡 Chef's Secret Cooking Tip

For maximum depth of flavor, allow aromatics to gently bloom before adding delicate proteins. Always taste and adjust seasoning just before serving.